We don’t often get the opportunity to steal away for a family weekend, as Saturday school sport tends to get in the way. When an invitation to stay at Lakeside Lodge & Spa, coincided with a long weekend {and no sport}, I could not have been happier! We packed our bags and set off on […]
5 Star Excellence Lanzerac Hotel and Spa
A recent invitation found Grant and I staying at the Luxurious, 5 Star Lanzerac Hotel and Spa, in Stellenbosch. A rather exciting prospect, as I had not visited Lanzerac Wine Estate in quite some time, add to that both of us desperately needing some R&R. I was rather excited after hearing so many good reports, about […]
Opulent Luxury at La Residence Franschhoek
I have an ever growing list of places I would like to stay before I die, with the recent addition of La Residence Franschhoek! The luxuriously opulent La Residence Hotel, is located on a 30-acre estate in the heart of the stunning Franschhoek Valley. Opulent Luxury La Residence FranschhoekFrom the moment you enter the courtyard, La Residence sets out to wow you and delight all your senses. The mere scale of everything is quite outstanding. From high vaulted ceilings, original artworks, elegant
Oude Werf Hotel Stellenbosch
A recent trip found Grant and I in the heart of the winelands, at the Oude Werf Hotel in Stellenbosch. The university town of Stellenbosch, is surrounded by the picturesque vineyards of the Cape Winelands and the mountainous nature reserves of Jonkershoek and Simonsberg. Oak-lined streets and Cape Dutch architecture, give you a true sense of […]